Alvin Sargent
American screenwriter (1927–2019)
Alvin Sargent (April 12, 1927 – May 9, 2019) was an American screenwriter. He won two Academy Awards in 1978 and 1981 for his screenplays of Julia and Ordinary People.
Alvin Sargent | |
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Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | April 12, 1927
Died | May 9, 2019 Seattle, Washington, U.S. | (aged 92)
Occupation | Screenwriter |
Years active | 1956-2016 |
Spouse(s) | Joan Camden (1953-1975; divorced) Laura Ziskin (2010-2011; her death) |
Sargent died on May 9, 2019 in Seattle, Washington at the age of 92.[1]
References
change- ↑ Koseluk, Chris (May 10, 2019). "Alvin Sargent, Oscar-Winning Screenwriter of 'Julia' and 'Ordinary People,' Dies at 92". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 10, 2019.